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Senior Events Around Town

Just looking around the newspaper and found quite a few healthy living events and information resources focused on our Gold Silver and Platinum age bracket folks (can I at least be bronze? or pewter? sometimes I just feel like Iron Oxide). I love the idea about constantly trying to create, improve, contribute and be part of a community - a sangha space.

The City of La Mesa will host its 6th annual Senior Expo on Friday, October 30, 2015.
With a wide variety of speakers and exhibitors, Expo will offer free “one-stop shopping” for adults facing life changes that may affect their independence, or those who would like great tips on safety and security. Supported by funding from SANDAG, Expo will be held at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa 91942 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Other La Mesa Upcoming Events

Live Well San Diego
http://www.livewellsd.org/ Live Well San Diego is the County of San Diego's vision for a region that is Building Better Health, Living Safely and Thriving. Although Live Well San Diego began in 2010 as a health strategy, it has evolved into a greater vision to improve the health, safety and well-being of all County residents. 

Senior Services for the City for San Diego
Legal assistance, book exchange programs, newsletter signup (The Scroll), trips, park clubs, and more. http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/activities/seniorservices/

Serving Seniors
Serving Seniors is a safety net for seniors to look to in times of need. http://www.servingseniors.org/programs-services/

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